21 h. ago Alberta ER doc challenges premier to come on shift, see patients wait in hallways

The head of emergency medicine for Alberta’s doctors association is challenging Premier Danielle Smith to join him on shift to see the frustration of patients jammed for hours in hallways and the moral injury of doctors looking into the eyes of the those who wait. “It’s this kind of vicarious trauma, this inability to help […]

Science

50 h. ago Varcoe: Smith, Moe welcome PM's confidence that oil pipeline will make Ottawa's major project wish list

Slowly, but surely, the puzzle pieces of an energy deal are being assembled

Politics

58 h. ago Alberta looks to develop nuclear power, will hold public consultations this fall

'We want to talk to Albertans, because it's new for us,' Premier Danielle Smith said, adding that small modular reactors probably make the most sense at remote oilsands sites

Society

65 h. ago Alberta ER doctor challenges Premier Danielle Smith to come on shift, see patients wait in hallways

The Alberta government disputes the survey's numbers, saying they don't reflect broader health data.

Science

65 h. ago Alberta, Ontario premiers want ‘several’ oil pipelines built under Carney government

Asked if Prime Minister Mark Carney is all talk and no action, the Danielle Smith said 'there'll be a moment when the rubber hits the road'

Politics

67 h. ago Smith et Ford s’entendent à étudier de nouveaux corridors énergétiques et commerciaux

Ils espèrent qu’Ottawa se joindra à l’initiative, notamment en abrogeant les cibles de carboneutralité.

Events

67 h. ago Premier Ford pitches railway to Ring of Fire as Alberta says its on board

Ontario Premier Doug Ford has signed an agreement with Alberta Premier Danielle Smith to help build a railway to the mineral-rich Ring of Fire region. The two premiers signed two non-legally binding memorandums of understanding Monday about increasing trade and building energy corridors, including commitments to build oil and natural gas pipelines to northern and […]

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67 h. ago Alberta to hold nuclear power consultations as reactor companies weigh opportunities

CALGARY — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says her government plans to hold public consultations this fall about adding nuclear power to the province’s energy mix. There have long been discussions about building reactors in Alberta — including ones that could power oilsands operations — but the province is currently reliant on natural gas for electricity. […]

Society

3 d. ago Danielle Smith and Doug Ford to sign agreements in Calgary today

CALGARY — The premiers of Alberta and Ontario will meet in Calgary today to sign two new memorandums of understanding. Danielle Smith’s office says she and Doug Ford will sign agreements on energy priorities, trade and interprovincial co-operation. The pair were together at a roundtable in Calgary on Sunday, with Ford tweeting that they discussed […]

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3 d. ago Danielle Smith et Doug Ford doivent signer de nouvelles ententes lundi

Les priorités énergétiques, le commerce et la coopération interprovinciale sont à l’agenda.

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3 d. ago Danielle Smith and Doug Ford to sign agreements on ‘transformative’ projects

The premiers of Alberta and Ontario will meet in Calgary today to sign two new memorandums of understanding.

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4 d. ago Mark Carney peine à retourner des crêpes au Stampede de Calgary

Le premier ministre était de passage au festival albertain, où il a rencontré son homologue provinciale Danielle Smith.

Transport

5 d. ago Bell: A fiery Danielle Smith on fighting when Alberta is punched in the face

"If you ask me to be a wimp and a pushover, the answer is No," says Alberta Premier Danielle Smith

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6 d. ago Bell: Danielle Smith government takes on Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek over bike lanes

Alberta Transportation Minister Devin Dreeshen says he is concerned about "constructing bike lanes at the expense of road capacity"

Politics

7 d. ago Nelson: In or out? Premier must choose if Carney betrays her trust

Just as Carney can’t have it both ways for much longer, neither can Smith

Transport

7 d. ago Bell: Nenshi smiles as Alberta PCs try to rise from the dead to take on Smith

The Alberta PC party is back! What else could happen in the topsy-turvy world of Alberta politics?

Events

7 d. ago Alberta appoints deputy Calgary police chief as head of independent police agency

"We already have a couple of expressions of interest... of municipalities that want a sheriff's detachment and so we can start now. We're not waiting."

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8 d. ago Your letters: Will panel have influence on premier's pet projects?

Are the 15 members of the Alberta Next panel followers of Premier Danielle Smith’s separatist movement, or will they be honest and provide a “wealth of ideas” as suggested in her news release? Will she turf a member if they don’t agree with her? Will she listen to them? Many Albertans do not want to […]

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9 d. ago Amid calls for separation, Alberta’s new referendum rules set to formally take effect

EDMONTON — As Canada prepares Tuesday to blow out 158 birthday candles, Alberta plans three days later to formalize rules making it easier to have an independence celebration of its own. Beginning Friday, Premier Danielle Smith’s United Conservative government is officially lowering the required threshold for citizens to initiate a provincewide referendum, including on separation. […]

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1 week ago Bell: Smith, Freeland on collision course; Freeland says Team Carney loves Alberta

'As a federal cabinet minister I guess what I can say today is: We do really love Alberta," says Chrystia Freeland, Carney cabinet minister, appearing on stage with Premier Danielle Smith

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